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Planetarium News:

19 June 2010

Visitors try out the new resource-area at the Planetarium.  This is part of a foyer upgrade funded by the Department of Science and Technology.

Watch the planets overtaking during July


ASTRONOMY NEWS

 

30 Jul: International Astronomical Union signs agreement with SA to site Office for Astronomy Development in Cape Town

28 Jul: Brilliant Star In A Colourful Neighbourhood - European Southern Observatory
28 Jul:
Martian Dust Devil Whirls into Opportunity's View

10 Jul 2010: European Space Agency's Rosetta craft flies by asteroid Lutetia


Fly Your Face in Space

NASA wants to put a picture of you on one of the two remaining space shuttle missions and launch it into orbit. To launch your face into space and become a part of history visit NASA Face in Space.


FAQ

Will the world end in 2012?  - Probably not

Will Mars be incredibly close in August?  NO


Events

Louis Trichardt High School Star Party 13 August NOTE NEW DATE

West Rand Astronomy Club, Weekend Away Star Party 6-8 August

Waterberg Planetary Festival 2010  13-14 August

 

NOW IN OUR BOOKSHOP

Star Charts With CD R174

Southern Hemisphere Orientation

 

 

Sky Guide South R67

 

 

The Ancient Astronomers of Timbuktu (DVD)R170

 

 

 


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